Lucie Sierra

1931 - 2016

Lucie Knebel Sierra, 84, a former resident of Silver City, New Mexico, now of Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. She was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Ebersdorf, East Germany (now Poland). She became a WWII bride of Alfredo Sierra on Dec. 4, 1948, in Santhofen im Allgau, Germany. Lucie became an American citizen on May 1, 1961. She was the owner of "Sierra Tindeta" from 1963-1973. She was a member of VFW Post 3347, Moose Lodge Order 1458 and Knights of Columbus Council 3388, all in Silver City. She loved being a wife and homemaker, and her pride and joy were her six children. She is survived by three daughters, Theresa Ybarra of Las Cruces, with three children, Karen Torres of Arenas Valley, with five children, and Kathy Hernandez of Las Cruces, with four children; three sons, Alfredo Sierra Jr. of Silver City, with three children, Ronald Sierra of Santa Clara, with five children, and Garry Sierra of Evansville, Indiana, with four children; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; sisters of love, Helen Archuleta and Dora Sierra. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfredo L. Sierra Sr.; her parents, Waldemar and Lina Knebel; one son, Antonio Willi Sierra. A memorial service and rosary will be held Friday, April 1, at noon at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga officiating. Concluding service and inurnment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.